Have you ever been stuck walking up one of those endless Ithaca hills, regretting every arduous minute? Have you ever wanted to go somewhere but…
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From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MAGGIE BONASSAR on December 2022
I’ve been a long-time enjoyer of history, and working in the archives lets me see anew the storied halls of IHS straight from the students…
December Events
By Tattler Webmaster on December 2022
Dec. 6 5:30pm Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling v. Binghamton @ IHS Q Gym 6:30pm Boys Varsity Wrestling v. Binghamton @ IHS Q Gym Dec. 7…
Cracking the Rankings
By CAEDMON SETHUPATHY on November 2022
Colleges and universities are always on the lookout for new ways to attract prospective students and incentivize them to commit to four years at their…
Check Your Source: The Origin of…Bubble Wrap
By ADDIE HITZ on November 2022
Some things have stranger beginnings than others. Over time I have delved into the strange stories behind everyday objects, but in doing my research, the…
An Obituary for the Experimentalist Japanese-American Composer, Toshi Ichiyanagi
By LUCA WOLL, VALENTINA LEBRET on November 2022
Toshi Ichiyanagi died on October 7, 2022, aged eighty-nine years in Tokyo, Japan. Ichiyanagi was an experimental composer known for combining Japanese and American musical…
The following two pieces were written by US History students in the classes of Ms. Kautz and Mr. Heiland, as part of a project on…
In the picture, a symbol and various vegetables are drawn. The symbol represents the tribes and the vegetables represent the Three Sisters—corn, squash, and beans.…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MAGGIE BONASSAR on November 2022
I’ve been a long-time enjoyer of history, and working in the archives lets me see anew the storied halls of IHS straight from the students…
What Are Our Recent Tattler Board Graduates Up To?
By LILY WANG on October 2022
During the first months of a new school year, I was interested to see how our most recent graduates were doing. I reached out to…
Learning a Second Language: Adventures at Middlebury Language Schools
By COLBY BITTNER on October 2022
As a rebellious teenager with too much free time, I was desperate to find a way out of my house for the summer. In my…
Check Your Source: The Origin of … Jack o’ Lanterns
By ADDIE HITZ on October 2022
Like many things, once you think about the process ofmaking a Jack o’ Lantern, it’s a little strange. Hollowing outgourds to carve faces in them…
A Personal View of California’s Persisting Climate Crisis
By MARLEY THOMSON on October 2022
This past summer I had the wonderful opportunity to visitmy favorite place in the United States: Los Angeles,California. I love Los Angeles because of its…
From the Archives: Excerpts from The Tattler Issues of Yesteryear
By MAGGIE BONASSAR on October 2022
Friends come and go, the seasons change, and thus a newarchivist takes her place at The Tattler. I’ve always been along-time enjoyer of history, and…
Overage at IHS: When Will this Wreck End?
By HANNAH SHVETS on October 2022
ICSD has been facing teacher and staff shortages for several years and the problem is continuing into the 2022-2023 school year. IHS is in a…
Catch the Last Two Weekends of the Friends of the Library Book Sale!
By RUBY LAROCCA on October 2022
There isn’t a lot going on in Ithaca, admittedly, but we’vegot a few cool places and events. The Farmers’ Market ispretty charming; Porchfest is dope;…
Support Refugees in Ithaca
By MUKUND GAUR on June 2021
Ithaca is home to many refugees from countries across the world. These include Afghanistan, Iraq, Saudi Ara bia, Burma, China, Ecuador, Indonesia, and many more…
Courage, Virtue, and Intellectual Emancipation: What an Education in Classics Provides
By RUBY LAROCCA on June 2021
By RUBY LAROCCA Courtesy of The Daily Beast Editor’s Note: This article was written in response to a previous opinion article, “Distance Learning at IHS:…
To Our Departing Editors: Thank You!
By ADAM SAAR, ADOWYN ERNSTE, FRANCES KLEMM, JINHO PARK, KATIE LIN, LOUISA MILLER-OUT, RAIA GUTMAN on June 2021
As we, the non-graduating editors on The Tattler Editorial Board, reflected on the past year, we realized that it would be remiss not to express…
I interviewed a group of IHS students across different grade levels and en sembles to gain some insight into their experience this year with music…
Teaching About Racism in IHS English and Social Studies Classes: An Update
By ELLA KEEN ALLEE on May 2021
2020 was notable for several reasons, including COVID-19 and everything that came with it. However, a lesser talked about issue (but certainly no less important)…
Deja Foxx: Future President and Activist
By FIONA HINRICHSEN on May 2021
Deja Foxx is a 21-year-old reproductive rights activist, influencer, and strategist from Tucson, Arizona. In high school, her interest in reproductive rights began as…
Lake Source Cooling: What is it, Misconceptions, and the IHS Connection
By FRANCES KLEMM on May 2021
In July of 2000, the Lake Source Cooling (LSC) Project was officially launched, becoming the United State’s first ever major deep water cooling system. Initiated…
How to Save the Planet
By LOUISA MILLER-OUT on April 2021
You’ve all heard some variation on the classic adage “turn out the lights, conserve water, go vegan.” Switching to public transportation and carbon-free activities like…
Job Training Programs at Finger Lakes ReUse
By ANNA COHEN on April 2021
As part of their commitment to the community, Finger Lakes ReUse (FLR) has been offering ReSET, a free job training program, since 2013. ReSET is…
Before this January, my knowledge of the Finger Lakes ReUse (FLR) organization was limited to its thrift shops, where my family had gotten various kitchen…
Commercialism, Screen Time, and Tantrums: ICSD Elementary Families on Virtual Learning
By TANIA HAO on March 2021
For most of us, elementary school looked a lot different than it does right now. We went on field trips, had lunch with our friends,…